D.C. Charter Schools Strengthening Monitoring and Process When Schools Close Could Improve Accountability and Ease Student Transitions GAO-06-73

November 18, 2005 D.C. Charter Schools Strengthening Monitoring and Process When Schools Close Could Improve Accountability and Ease Student Transitions GAO-06-73This study examines the activities of two Washington D.C. charter school oversight bodies. The study looked at the Board of Education (BOE) and Public Charter School Board (PCSB) resources, oversight practices, and actions taken once a charter school closes. The GAO examined BOE and PCSB monitoring reports, revenue and expenditure documents, and closure procedures.GAO recommendations for BOE and PCSB include: Implementation of a risk-based oversight system to specifically monitor new and at-risk charter . . .